Staff Reporter
Islamabad
Indian troops on Friday “specifically targeted” a United Nations (UN) vehicle carrying two officers of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan. The Foreign Office called the Indian attack from across the Line of Control, (LOC) “new low” in their conduct.
The Indian Army on Friday resorted to unprovoked aggression at the Line of Control and targeted a United Nations Military Observers vehicle, said the ISPR.
According to the ISPR, two military observers were on-board the vehicle which was damaged in the attack. Both observers were rescued and safely evacuated from the site.
The UN vehicle, according to the military’s media wing, was on its way to meet Indian ceasefire violations’ victims at the Polas Village in the Chirikot sector.
Slamming India for targeting innocent civilians and UN peacekeepers across the border, Pakistan condemned the Indian Army for its naked aggression.
“It must be noted that the UN vehicles are clearly recognisable even from long distances due to their distinct make and type and clearly visible markings,” said the ISPR.
“Such illegal and unlawful acts, against all established international norms, signify mal-intent of Indian Army to target not only innocent civilians residing along the Line of Control but UN Peace Keepers as well,” said the ISPR.
Pakistan Army said it stands in solidarity with United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan officials and appreciates “the selfless services rendered by all its members in discharge of their UN mandated duties.” The incident occurred at around 10:45am when Indian border forces resorted to “unprovoked firing” in Chirikot sector in Azad Jammu and Kashmir along the LoC.
